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Pune–Lonavla Extra Rail Lines Get State Cabinet Nod

The long-standing demand for additional railway lines between Pune and Lonavla has cleared a key hurdle, with the Maharashtra state cabinet infrastructure committee, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approving the project. The third and fourth lines will be laid with equal financial participation from the Centre and the state.The Pune–Lonavla corridor, one of the busiest suburban stretches in the region, has for years struggled with overcrowding and frequent delays. Citizens’ groups and commuters have consistently pressed for extra tracks to reduce congestion caused by goods tra..

Tanakpur–Bageshwar Rail Line to Cost Rs 486.9 Billion

The proposed 170-km Tanakpur–Bageshwar rail line in Uttarakhand has been surveyed and is projected to cost Rs 486.9 billion, though traffic potential remains low, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.Responding to questions on extending rail connectivity to Bageshwar district, the Minister confirmed that the field survey has been completed and a Detailed Project Report (DPR) prepared.“As per the DPR, the cost of the project has been assessed at Rs 486.9 billion. However, the project shows low traffic projections,” Vaishnaw stated in his written reply.The ..

Delhi–Budgam Cargo Train Cleared to Boost Trade

The Railway Board has approved the launch of a daily cargo train between Delhi and Budgam in the Kashmir valley to benefit traders, businesses, and the local population.According to a circular dated 20 August, the Board examined the proposal of the Northern Railway Zone and sanctioned a Joint Parcel Product–Rapid Cargo (JPP–RCS) service on the Budgam–Adarsh Nagar (Delhi)–Budgam route.The train will operate with eight parcel vans (VPs) and one seating-cum-luggage rake (SLR), with an intermediate loading and unloading facility at Baribrahman (BBMN). The service will run on a pilot basis ..